Cold Creek Farms
Meet the breeder
I'm Gretchen H., the breeder behind Cold Creek Farms located in Eugene, OR. We test for all 19 Labrador genetic tests through PawPrint Genetics as well as OFA hips, elbows, heart echos, and annual Eye Cerfs. Whether you are looking for your next hunting companion, your next show champion or your greatest family companion, we have it at Cold Creek Farms.
Q. & A. with Gretchen
Why did you start breeding?
I didn't start out to be a breeder. I had a beautiful female Labrador that I wanted a pup from. My sister took a pup from my litter and had it trained to be her service dog. The other 3 pups were sold to families. I started getting phones calls from friends of those families as to when I might be having another litter. And so goes the story.What makes your program special?
I take huge pride in fully health testing my parent dogs for all genetic tests that plague Labradors. I only breed to the same tested studs. My babies are all hand raised and want for nothing until they go to their new homes.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Gretchen
Gretchen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are the same price. Males or females — no difference. A deposit is required to hold your pup. The full balance is due by the time puppy goes home. PLEASE DO NOT apply here and again on my website its too much to keep track of, thank you so much. All puppies are the same price. Males or females — no difference. A deposit is required to hold your pup. The full balance is due by the time puppy goes home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gretchen may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Gretchen offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Gretchen directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gretchen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Eugene, OR
5318 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Malon Suites Eugene OR
5314 miles away
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More about Gretchen
Club memberships
Gretchen is a member of Rose City Labrador Retriever Club.
Gretchen has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Gretchen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Gretchen’s links
Gretchen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cold Creek Farms meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Violet, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Violet
Violet is very loyal right at your side always. She is a very good mama as well. She has started hunt training and doing wel
Calvin, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Calvin
Calvin is a big goof. Loving and thinks he's a lap dog. So far has his championship in conformation and 1 pass to his junior hunt title.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cold Creek Farms reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
